Thurrock Cares has helped 4,270 households across Thurrock struggling with the cost of living to get over £750k in financial support for heating bills and other essentials. This includes £62k handed out to 540 pensioners through the council’s Pension Winter Support Fund.
Thurrock Cares which was launched in October 2024 by Thurrock Council and its partners in the voluntary and community sector, is a campaign to support residents with the cost of living, providing financial assistance, help and advice over the winter months.
Thurrock Council is proud to announce its participation in the Step Up to Social Work programme, working in partnership with the Eastern Regional Partnership to support aspiring social workers.
Essex Council Leaders, the Police and Fire Commissioner and Chief Executives met on Friday (14 February) to commence work on Devolution in Greater Essex
Following the announcement that Greater Essex is part of the Devolution Priority Programme, Leaders met to form a view on the challenges, examine the key criteria to be met and to start to scope the evidence and information required, drawing on collective resources, information and knowledge from across Essex.
This is your chance to have a say on the proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority. This would cover the local government areas of Essex County Council, Thurrock Council and Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Proposals for a budget that will see a Council Tax increases within the government limit will go forward for approval later this month.
At their meeting on Wednesday 12 February Cabinet approved budget proposals which include improvements to waste and recycling, better local healthcare and improving outdoor activities in the borough.
A new plan looks at ways to make walking, wheeling and cycling a better option for short journeys.
The Thurrock Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan looks at ways to encourage anyone heading out for a short local trip to leave the car at home and cycle or walk instead, and create a plan which can help guide future development in a way that promotes active travel.
Thurrock Council’s Inspire Employability and Skills Service recently hosted the 2025 Thurrock Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair at the Thameside Theatre.
The free event, which took place on Tuesday 11 February, was held in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and welcomed over 500 residents of all ages who were seeking new career paths or apprenticeship opportunities.
A new advisory group will help protect the heritage and define a bright new future for Coalhouse Fort, as work takes place to re-open it to the public and explore new ways to sustain this historic site.
The new advisory group brings together experts from arts, culture, heritage, environmental and business backgrounds. They will help advise on how to protect the fort, look at the best way to re-open it to the public and seek exciting ways to guarantee its future as a valuable community asset can best take place.
Thurrock Council is proud to announce the launch of their first-ever SEND Awards, a special event dedicated to recognising the incredible achievements of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Thurrock.
The SEND Awards aim to shine a spotlight on the inspiring individuals who demonstrate resilience, determination, and perseverance in their daily lives.
There are a total of seven awards that are open to children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND who live or study in Thurrock.
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